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Children's Discovery Museum, Normal, Illinois


$4.00 per person
ages 2 & over.

101 E. Beaufort
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 433-3444
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      to Central Illinois Premier Children's Museum located in Normal, Illinois

Baby Time at the Children’s Discovery Museum

Step into a private world of discovery for you and your baby. This program is designed for children 9-18 months old and their adult partner. Cost includes program and Museum exploration. Program cost: Museum passholder $6/non-passholder $9. Payment must accompany registration. 24-hour cancellation required for credit. MIN/MAX: 5/15

Follow that Bird… Big Bird!

Everyone’s favorite friendly bird will help brighten the winter while we make sunshine art and a bird feeder for your backyard, and snuggle in the reading nest. We'll flap our wings and even get tickled with feathers!

Date: Wednesday, January 16
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Activity # 901000 Section # 01

Date: Wednesday, January 16
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Activity # 901000 Section # 02

Date: Thursday, January 17
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Activity # 901000 Section # 03

Elmo Loves Babies!

Babies and toddlers love Elmo! We will play “I Spy Red” and blanket games. We will make a “Who Loves the Baby” book and a special valentine. Children may bring a baby or Elmo doll to class, as well as a baby blanket.

Date: Wednesday, February 20
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Activity # 902000 Section # 01

Date: Wednesday, February 20
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Activity # 902000 Section # 02

Date: Thursday, February 21
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Activity # 902000 Section # 03

Blue’s Big Blue Day

Follow the clues to Blue’s Big Day at the Museum. Blue and his friends will help us explore water, cylinders, and taste blueberries. We’ll even make a Blue puppet and paw prints to help you play Blue’s Clues at home. This will be a splashy day, so dress appropriately.

Date: Wednesday, March 12
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Activity # 903000 Section # 02

Date: Thursday, March 13
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Activity # 903000 Section # 03

This Little Piggy Goes to the Farm

Can you find the eggs? Can you find the hen? Let the farm fun begin! We’ll paint with our piggies and be animals in a barn. We’ll even be kitties that like to chase yarn. How many critters do you see? Come and help us count: 1-2-3!

Date: Wednesday, April 16
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Activity # 904000 Section # 02

Date: Thursday, April 17
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Activity # 904000 Section # 03

Ring Around a Rosie… Mommies Love Posies

All mothers love flowers, especially if they are from their little one. We will explore all our senses while we admire the beauty of flowers, and we will make a special gift for mom. But, we can’t forget the dirt and water that all plants need to grow, so plan to get a little messy.

Date: Wednesday, May 14
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Activity # 905000 Section # 02

Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Activity # 905000 Section # 03

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The Children's Discovery Museum is a division of the Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department.